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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1966
Page
4
President Johnson endorses a $500 million emergency food relief package for India, framing it as aid to the broader human family and part of the nation’s global responsibility. The quote emphasizes shared humanity beyond borders.
A concerned citizen urges City Attorney E M Payne III to disclose and return the $16 801 09 in fees and expenses from city funds arguing a potential conflict of interest. The piece calls for an itemized public accounting and a formal legal opinion on legitimacy.
Washington Notebook surveys a string of political quirks from Georgia and Alabama. It notes Callaway’s computer driven voter tip line, a Georgia resident mistaking a visitor for a living Kennedy associate, and Governor Wallace’s rebukes amid national figures. It also recalls a hunter of votes, Sisco’s last minute briefing, and a Tennessee style joke about a failed congressman.
Raleigh Register lists Beckley Newspapers Corporation address and offices in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. It shows subscription options by mail for daily and Sunday delivery including annual and half year rates for daily and daily plus, with prices ranging from eighteen to twenty one dollars and fifty cents.
Read of the Woman's Club Flower Show featuring Mrs. E. B. Hawkins' asters and petunias arranged in a large shell and a miniature shell. The Raleigh City Council to decide if Patrolman William T. Roberts and Millard E. Tyree will attend FBI retraining in Washington, D. C. the week of Oct 6.
A detailed editorial discusses an amendment proposing changes to the constitutional amending process. It weighs allowing amendments in general or special elections and mandating separate ballots, noting potential information gaps for voters and historic ballot practices. The piece previews a follow-up on Governor's Succession.
West Virginia officials study how to keep elections honest with poll watchers while current law limits access to polling places. Secretary of State Robert Bailey notes agreement on watcher's purpose but not appointment details as hearings proceed and recommendations await the governor.
The piece discusses the burdens and risks of reporting and editorial writing, noting how officials and civic groups react to criticism. It emphasizes that journalists serve the public good, must question officials, and may offend, yet must state beliefs and hold leaders accountable. A concluding prayer by Arthur Freeman follows.
NEA editor Ray Cromley reports on young Americans traveling across the country who support democracy and serving their country yet doubt the Vietnam War’s conduct. They distrust Johnson's political aims, fear biased reporting, and seek a nonpartisan, truthful portrayal to sustain national resolve.
R E Turner deputy head counsel started Camp No 15745 of the Modern Woodmen of America with 28 members. Elected officers include J G Foster as grand counsel and L A Wood as visor, among others. Beckley reports 112 autos in town, 96 city license tags sold at 5 50 each since July 1. City drivers license now costs 2.00.
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